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Artists Find Inspiration in Governors Island's Past

Vera Haller | Posted 07.13.2012 | New York
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Vera Haller

For all the changes on Governors Island, it is the island's past that inspires a group of artists who work there in a light-filled former Army warehouse. The juxtaposition of frenetic city life and island serenity is particularly appealing.

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Rubbernecking: Work Of Art, Episode 6 -- "Open to the Public"

Holly Cara Price | Posted 05.25.2011 | Arts
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Holly Cara Price

Work of Art is Bravo's newest Project Runway knockoff with all elements intact except we're swapping out a fashion career for that of a professional artist.

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Annabella Gonzalez Dance Troupe Presents Spring Series Juntos - "United"

Jim Luce | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
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Jim Luce

The latest offering from the Annabella Gonzalez Dance Troup (AGDT), Juntos ('United'), was triumphant. I was particularly impressed with the strengt...

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Spotlight on the Annabella Gonzalez Dance Theater

Jim Luce | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
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Jim Luce

Annabella is known for having an eye for movement that conveys the essence of emotional situations. This shines through in "Primavera."

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